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PRODUCTSPureDry Recovers 150 Tons of Fuel Oil A newly installed PureDry, Alfa Laval?s high-speed separator recovers re-usable fuel from waste fuel oil. The PureDry high-speed separator unit recovered more than 150 m3 of oil, returned same to bunker tanks for re-use. Waste fuel oil from settling and day tank drains, fuel oil lters and separators and diesel engines is separated from other waste oils and collected in a dedicated waste fuel oil tank. PureDry recovers the fuel oil fraction from the waste fuel oil and returns it to the bunker tank, reducing waste fuel oil by 99%. www.alfalaval.com Rugged, High-Quality Shore Power Devices Hubbell Marine?s USCG and ABCY approved, UL Listed 50 amp Twist-Lock shore power products are designed to deliver power in harsh conditions. Utilizing heat-resistant thermoset interiors and robust cord clamps, the 50 amp offering of inlets, plugs and connector bodies will stand up to whatever the weather dishes out. To seal out the elements, Hubbell Marine?s 50 amp inlets employ a gasketed cover that closes when not in use. The nickel- plated contacts won?t corrode and ensure a reliable electrical termination. Hubbell Marine?s 50 amp devices come in 125 and 125/250 volt versions. www.hubbell-marine.com Pre-Engineered Fire Systems Use Unique, Safe Agent Sea-Fire?s pre-engineered NFD and NFG systems are automatically heat- activated, using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. This non-toxic agent is the safest on the marine market, with zero ozone depletion and an extremely low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of just one.Sea-Fire?s pre-engineered systems protect areas from 25 cu. ft. up to 1,800 cu. ft., such as engine compartments, electrical control rooms, generator areas, paint lockers and lazarettes. Novec 1230 certi cations include RINA, DNV, USCG, ABS and all major international approvals. Available worldwide, 3M backs its product with a 20-year Warranty. www.sea-Þ re.comHigher BN CYLTE CH Meets Slow Steaming Realities Castrol has launched Cyltech 80 AW, an 80 BN (base number) cylinder oil. The Cyltech range has been developed for optimum engine protection in 2-stroke crosshead engines and speci cally to match engine performance with the demands of varying sulphur fuels and the impact of slow steaming. Castrol says this premium product is the logical next step in assuring ship owners that the right lubricant is available to meet vessel needs in all operating conditions. The Cyltech brand now spans the 40 - 80 BN range and will be available from early June 2012. www.castrol.com Axiom Propellers Granted US PatentAxiom Propellers has been awarded a US patent for its symmetrical blade design. The patent complements other international patents, giving Axiom Propellers worldwide coverage. The unique features of the Axiom Propeller include the shape of the blade with no twist with regards to pitch, its curvatures and diameters and the wake produced. The Axiom Propeller is suitable for yachts, workboats, ships and barges up to 150 feet, giving equal thrust ahead and astern, enhanced stopping power and a large reduction in prop walk while giving fuel savings of up to 15 percent. www.axiompropellers.com Nord-Lock Introduces Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners The Nord-Lock Group offers a unique combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners. The just released ?Multi- jackbolt tensioners (MJTs) standard range? Superbolt catalog highlights one of the most innovative technologies available for tightening bolts & studs. MJTs offer simple and cost effective tightening, and have been proven in the eld in every major industry, all over the world. www.nord-lock.com 42 MNSeptember 2012MNSept2012 Layout 32-42.indd 42MNSept2012 Layout 32-42.indd 428/30/2012 3:36:04 PM8/30/2012 3:36:04 PM
